Secrets to Matching Fabric!

[@pamelagray4090]

I LOVE THE RASPBERRY ZINNIA quilt💕💕

[@olitanahooikaika3941]

Sugar pie is gorgeous ❤️❤️

[@rosejohnson452]

Your analysis and computer generated models helps me so much. A confidence builder.

[@cathylombard964]

I think you chose the perfect fabrics.

[@lisapalesch-hawk6627]

Fran, you knocked it out of the park for all 3 quilt fabric and patterns combinations!

[@dnetlayton3456]

Agreed! Absolutely stunning!

[@cherylwilliams42]

Number one is beautiful! It looks very Victorian.

[@stellasnyder5174]

Hi Fran, Stella here. I received my book and fabric today. Thank you for all your hard work with my fabric. I loved the computer picture you enclosed. Can't wait to get started. Thanks again.

[@floyslavik7462]

Sugar pie match for the lady is really pretty.

[@lindapitts1282]

Wow friend you are a magician. All the quilts are just so beautiful. Thanks for your help.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I initially questioned the black fabric on the Sandy dilemma but wow you were bang on! And that pink is luscious! You have a great eye!

[@lizm4557]

This is a wonderful video. I love when you show us why you picked particular fabrics and quilt patterns. It is probably a ton of work for you but I so enjoyed it. Thank you!!!

[@ruthfreeman864]

i wish you would do the demo fabric display on all your demos... so we can see what the quilt will look like for the kit... and i was not sure about the black and white with the the bird fab... but seeing it made up... i really like it

[@marionbartley214]

I agree on showing all the computer images of the kits. Fran puts together for us viewers besides the watch that the viewers sent in.

[@amandamarrow4898]

Loved how you shared other attempts and why they weren’t selected. Keep up the great work!❤️🙌🏽

[@marciewells7260]

What a good job ! I wouldn’t have thought the joy gold fabric would work but it looked so good.

[@kevyharris3644]

Like you're series. I particularly liked the extra details showing why some combinations work better than others.

[@FabricCafe]

So glad to hear that, Kevy! We tried to balance the detailed explanations without getting to lengthy. 😊

[@doloresnash287]

I think the flowers on your pick are zinnias not chrysanthemums, but I could be wrong. Zinnias are my favorite flower!! Beautiful fabric matches!

[@lisapalesch-hawk6627]

I agree, they look like zinnia. Gorgeous!

[@shannonnewton7949]

Agree with you. They are zinnias

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Fran Great show today on alternative fabrics. And swatches that viewers sent in. I'm watching this video and it's 10 hours later. And I just fell in love with the fabric kit caring bouquet. So of course I right away went to try and order 2 sets. And it's out of stock, I'm so disappointed because I just fell in love with this kit. So I put my email address on a notification list. Lesson learned today view this show in the very beginning of the notification. Don't wait even 10 hours like I did, because I lost out on a fantastic kit. Hopefully you will have more of that kit come back in Thanks for the show it was Great. Looking forward to the next one.

[@julieshoup1559]

I think the flowers in the second swatch as zinnias. One of my favorite flowers.

[@christinehl4310]

Thank you Fran for that episode. I too have fabric that is 24yrs old and older that I just don’t want to cut up into small pieces and can’t figure a color to coordinate with. You gave me some good ideas.

[@psum6537]

Thank you Ms. Fran. The information you put out today sure made sense in the format you use. Very helpful. I love these videos.

[@gisellejones1139]

Love these videos

[@catherinecharlwood4546]

Oh I love Mimi’s quilt you’ve put together!

[@sharoninstitches9272]

Dear Fran, Thanks very much for making the Fabric Matchmaker videos. Your kind heart shines bright. I learn so much about quilt design from you. 🌻

[@susyboyer9764]

Thank you Fran. You are a great teacher. I always learn something from you and your video channel. Great stories and I know that we have all had a fabric that puzzled us, but we love it anyway.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks for the kind words, Susy! Have an awesome week!

[@roxywood5278]

Thank you Fran !!!!

[@lynnperschke3966]

This is probably my favorite segment just beautiful fabrics!

[@jackiescarborough1001]

Love your fabric choices

[@kathleenpowers3371]

you Fran and your mom have inspired me to quilt with confidence that I will learn more as I go and watch your instructional videos, Thank you

[@lisastreasures]

Another great episode, Fran. Love seeing the swatches get perfectly matched.

[@pamelabird1570]

I learn so much from you. Thank you

[@FabricCafe]

That makes our day, Pamela! 💜

[@sarahshaw1937]

I really appreciate you showing the images. They are all beautiful.

[@tink5265]

I confess it took me a while to get on board with the concept of 3-Yard Quilts. Happily I can now say that you lovelies at Fabric Cafe converted me to a new way of looking at fabrics and how to bravely cut up some of my stash (gulp!). Your videos are inspiring and relaxing. It's like I'm curled up on a sofa drinking tea and doing hand binding while you're talking to me. Everything is just right!

[@lesleymeyers962]

Fran you are so lovely!! I really appreciate your fabric combination!! Your style is so beautiful. Thank you.

[@cliffordcarroll9320]

Excellent show!!!

[@loiscampbell3510]

What a fantastic episode, Fran. I love that you are interacting with subs this way. I hope you continue with this series. You simply amaze me!

[@paulasmith6169]

Beautiful 😍 beautiful fabric and patterns Fran your choices are great.

[@vickiraub360]

Just came a cross your you tube program today. Thoroughly enjoyed the options you presented to achieve a beautiful quilt. Subscribed to your channel so I could see and learn more. Thanks.

[@FabricCafe]

Welcome aboard!

[@stellaunger8568]

Absolutely great program Fran - such a wonderful series Fabric Cafe has added to the repertoire. Exquisite choices. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. Thank you 😃❤️

[@patriciaguevara8793]

Fran, I love all your choices - I wish I had your program! At least I have a few of your books to refer to. Such inspiration!

[@sharonlyman3029]

Tks Fran. Especially loved #1.

[@jayneterry8701]

So interesting to hear and see your process Fran! Such a cool viewer participation show. It will really be awesome when a viewer that sends a sample sends a picture or the quilt in ! 💖

[@mollysmith7191]

Your video presentation was outstanding! Your explanations are very educational! Thanks!

[@joanncall1525]

Wow! I loved the last one that you show cased from Mimi. That was beyond beautiful too me. The pattern was right on, and I loved the look of it on the digital mock-up. I love when you do that. Great job Fran on your fabric choices, and on the pattern choices.

[@marykatecurtis9557]

Oh my Fran the quilts you have designed are beautiful ☺️. I love all of the fabric cafe videos thanks so much for your inspiration

[@sheilahollemanhearne4507]

Love The Caring Bouquet kit, beautiful.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Love the fabrics you put together for the deserving ladies, Fran. All kits were very pretty♥️🇦🇺

[@debbyshadeck8291]

I love your videos, especially the Matchmaker Series. Showing us the computer version of how it will look is very helpful. Thank you so much! Debby

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Fran, it's so much fun to see the process you go through and to see the images. Your choices are stunning. Thanks so much!

[@dianaduncan4800]

I have learned more about quilting from your channel than any other! I still struggle with matching fabrics. What beautiful choices, Fran, and I especially liked your detailed explanations of why you chose them.

[@juanitahooker132]

Great fabric and patterns. I have the pretty darn quick book. Haven’t used it yet. But that is the first one I bought. Cannot decide which to order.

[@jenniferevans8026]

I love this series! It's good to understand the thought process! Great job Fran!

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

I think this is my 1st time watching matchmaker. I love how you showed alternate choices that weren't quite right. You illustrated things I could see but couldn't describe. Thank you for this series. I'm going to have to go back and watch them all. Your choices for the kits on-sale reflected the original submissions so well. I like how all the fabrics were floral with dark backgrounds because I have had problems matching those too. Great job! And all the lovely stories were a special bonus. Have a great day!

[@wilycat5290]

I loved all of the fabric choices and patterns 🤩. This series is so much fun! Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@leticia-rl7yj]

You did a great job finding the right fabric combinations 🥰

[@kathiecharles8171]

It's a Snap is my favorite to go pattern I have used it in several quilts So easy and so quick to put together Love love love

[@sharonschier8620]

Beautiful pairings of fabrics! Such an informative and helpful video -- one of Fabric Cafe's best ever! Thank you, Fran!

[@paulinewhite2826]

I love your picks the stories brings extra too the fabrics thanks for this program s

[@michaelandeileenkilloran8310]

Thanks so much Fran, for sharing your process. Again absolutely beautiful quilts you’ve brought together.

[@donnagraham2802]

Fran, this episode was great! Beautiful quilts and kits, a lot of information. Thank you!

[@sheilahollemanhearne4507]

All these quilt kits are stunning, love them. Thank you for all the explanations, you've helped me allow myself to venture out past the normal fabrics.

[@JanetJabber]

I am so new to you….I love these quilts. 🌻🌻🌻

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Janet! Welcome to the Fabric Café community! So glad you found us! 💜

[@donitatoavs]

These are all great! And (again) I love the digital mock-ups. Thank you!

[@anitanoland9188]

Really love all three kits. They are beautiful. Liked how you showed a different version and your explanation why the second choice wasn’t your pick. The first fabric sample looked like zinnias--a favorite flower of mine! Enjoyed watching your video!!!

[@cathj8568]

These were terrific!

[@debdunham1493]

BeUtiful job pairing.

[@sherryking7817]

Beautiful fabrics

[@ajusher1411]

Hi Lovely colour matching. Can you advise me what program to buy to use for the colour mock ups of the fabric in the quilts.

[@FabricCafe]

Hi! Thanks for asking! Fran uses Electric Quilt 8 to do mockups of quilts. It takes a bit to set up as she has to build each pattern for it to work, but with a little knowhow anyone can do it. Best of luck!

[@lynnpalangio6874]

I'm loving all your videos and have quite a few of your books and patterns, either in hard copies or digital downloads. I am hooked!! Can you share what quilt design software you load your patterns into to audition various fabrics? I have EQ7, to be honest have not tried to do it on with that yet (procrastination issues)!! I would love to try out fabrics before sewing. I am in the process of disassembling a "It's a Snap" because fabric #2 was not bringing me Joy in the combo.

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Lynn! So glad you're enjoying our show, thanks for being apart of our quilting community! We actually use EQ8 for all of our digital mockups, I would imagine its fairly similar to the version you have and the same could be accomplished. We currently are not in a position to offer much assistance in getting EQ set up for others, but that may be something we can touch on in the future. 😊

[@thinkbeads]

@@FabricCafe Thanks so much for your reply! Just so the other viewers know the three fabrics that I used for the pattern I am taking apart were those that I purchased at my LQS and not a kit ordered from Fabric Cafe! I wanted to make that clear, your company is so much better at matching than I am 😊

[@elizabethryan2601]

Fran, what is the computer program that shows what the fabric looks like? It is so helpful for me to see it since I am not able to visualize the potential of each print. Thanks

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Elizabeth, we use "Electric Quilt 8" for our quilt mockups. Unfortunately it's a bit of a learning curve - but if you're up for it I'm sure there are resources online that can help!

[@jackiedetota6262]

I would like to know what you use for the backing material on these quilts!

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Jackie! It varies quilt to quilt, but often times it is a small print with colors that coordinate with the top. We will try to show examples in future videos. 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@karenweiman8036]

Hi Fran - love this feature you offer. I have a fabric I would love to submit but don’t want to cut it. Would you be able to send it back to me? I bought the fabric in Alaska when my husband and I went on a cruise.

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Karen! I am willing to visit with you about your very special fabric. Would you send me an email at [e-mail]? This way we can discuss more details. Please mention in the email that your inquiry is in regards to the Matchmaker series and it will find me. Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you! Fran

[@marycasey6247]

The yellow birds are Evening Gross beaks.

[@dewgal09]

Hi. What program do you use to show the fabric and pattern on the computer? Thx! Loved the video!

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Melody! We use a program call "Electric Quilt 8." Thanks for watching! 💜

[@evelynelliott4485]

Can one purchase the pattern "Through the window again alone?

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Evelyn! Absolutely! I will link to the digital/downloadable version, but we also offer the physical pattern as well - www.fabriccafe.com/Through-The-Window-Again-Downloadable-Quilt-Pat-p/091721e.htm

[@leticia-rl7yj]

🥰

[@claudialautenslager8695]

The first fabric had roses and birds not gardenias, the second fabric was zinnias not mums.

[@6242shelby]

Those were zinnias

[@bettewithers5226]

You cut the bird’s head off

[@FabricCafe]

Bette, it does look like that in our digital mockup, but that is only because we have that one image of the fabric. In reality, there will be various blocks and cuts out of that one fabric so more heads will make it in. Hope that makes sense!

[@bettewithers5226]

@@FabricCafe thanks for the info. I loved the pattern that you came up with. Beautiful!

[@violetlaferriere3985]

Stella's fabric to me looks like zinnias.😮